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Texas Hillel
University of Texas Austin
About Texas Hillel
Since 1927, Texas Hillel has been enriching the lives of Jewish students at the University of Texas at Austin with a mission to help them become leaders who enrich the Jewish people and the world. Located in Austin, Texas, this student-led organization has grown from humble beginnings in a house on West Avenue to become a cornerstone of the local Jewish community. Texas Hillel believes in creating a pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students feel at home exploring their Jewish identity while engaging with universal human values.
At its core, Texas Hillel serves as a warm and welcoming Jewish home away from home for students seeking connection, learning, and purpose. The organization emphasizes helping students balance being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue social justice work, engage in repair of the world, deepen their Jewish learning, and strengthen their connection to Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. With dedicated staff and passionate student volunteers, Texas Hillel fosters meaningful relationships through Shabbat gatherings, holiday celebrations, learning circles, and community service projects. The organization's commitment to student development means that every member has opportunities to grow as a leader while contributing to a thriving Jewish campus community. Texas Hillel's recognition by the University of Texas and the broader Jewish community reflects its dedication to creating transformative experiences. For students in Austin seeking authentic Jewish community, meaningful friendships, spiritual growth, and opportunities to make a difference, Texas Hillel provides a supportive network grounded in decades of tradition and innovation.